GRE Word List
ROUSING
giving rise to excitement : stirring
The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| funereal | of or relating to a funeral |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| jabber | to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |